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Old Barn Close
5 Old Barn Close, Gawcott, Buckingham, MK18 4JH — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Old Barn Close was rated
Rating published 28/06/2019. Read the full inspection report.
- 5 bedsRegistered capacity
- BuckinghamshireCouncil for care funding
- 01280 824799Care home's own number
- Hightown Housing Association LimitedOperator
- 10th January 2011Registered since
- Hightown Housing Association LimitedRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Old Barn Close
Old Barn Close is a Care Home in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, offering Residential, Sensory Impairment, Dementia, Learning Disability and Physical Disability care.
Old Barn Close was registered with the Care Quality Commission in January 2011. It is run by Hightown Housing Association Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number IP18077R). Hightown Housing Association Limited runs 9 care homes in England registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for older people, younger adults, people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities, people with sensory impairments and people with learning disabilities or autism.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Old Barn Close been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Old Barn Close "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published June 2019.
What types of care does Old Barn Close provide?
Old Barn Close provides Residential, Sensory Impairment, Dementia, Learning Disability and Physical Disability care.
How many beds does Old Barn Close have?
Old Barn Close is registered for 5 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Old Barn Close?
Old Barn Close is run by Hightown Housing Association Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number IP18077R). The provider runs 9 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission.
When was Old Barn Close registered with CQC?
Old Barn Close has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since January 2011. Its provider, Hightown Housing Association Limited, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does Old Barn Close care for?
CQC registers Old Barn Close to care for older people, younger adults, people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities, people with sensory impairments and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does Old Barn Close provide nursing care?
No. Old Barn Close is registered as a care home without nursing. Its staff give personal care, and residents who need nursing are usually visited by NHS community or district nurses.
Which council covers Old Barn Close?
Old Barn Close is in the Buckinghamshire council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to Old Barn Close?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Buckingham, so nobody has to move. It is often the clearer choice for a couple, since one carer can support both under a single weekly fee.